Nutrition

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Algerina Perna / Baltimore Sun

Nutritionists from the University of Maryland Medical Center help sort through all of the diet and nutrition information that's out there. They provide regular guest posts to the Picture of Health blog.

Are you struggling to make it through the work day? Feeling tired and not at your most productive? It may be time to take a look at your diet. Meal Pattern Aim for three meals per day and 1-2 snacks, or a small frequent meal every 2-3 hours to keep blood sugar stable. Skipping meals can result...

Cold weather, dry, indoor air and the indulgences of the holidays may have your hair, skin and nails looking a little tired. If that’s the case, here are a few tips to help you glow from the inside out. Chew colorfully Brightly colored fruits and vegetables provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals...

Nutritionists and dietitians from the University of Maryland Medical System regularly provide a guest post. The latest is from Devon Baer. Eating healthy can feel like a challenge, especially when it comes to carbohydrates. The headlines change from day to day; one day they are healthy, the next...

Nutritionists and dietitians from the University of Maryland Medical System regularly provide a guest post. The latest is from Emily Rice. The holidays are a time for giving and enjoying food with friends and family. It is the time of year that many people come together to bake and create delicious...

Nutritionists from the University of Maryland Medical System regularly provide a guest post. The latest is from Gabrielle Judd. Have you ever planned to leave work on time, get home and cook a delicious wholesome meal for dinner? Have you ever gotten bombarded with new assignments, left work late,...

A nutritionist from University of Maryland Medical System regularly provides a post to the Picture of Health blog. The latest post is from Faith Hicks. For new parents, it can be difficult to sort fact from folklore when it comes to your child’s nutrition. They receive feeding advice from all directions...

Nutritionists from the University of Maryland Medical System regularly provide a general information column to The Baltimore Sun's health blog. The latest post is from Shanti Lewis. Can adding more butter and heavy cream to your diet improve your glucose control, help you lose weight, improve neurological...

Nutritionists from University of Maryland Medical System regularly provide a post to the Picture of Health blog. The latest post is from dietetic intern Kylie Hermansen. Americans consume an average of 22 teaspoons of added sugar each day – almost double the amount the 2015 Dietary Guidelines recommends...

A nutritionist from University of Maryland Medical System regularly provides a post to the Picture of Health blog. The latest post is from dietetic intern Jessica Holler. The "5 o'clock problem" – dinner planning – is a struggle for most of us. A problem that, far too often, results in unhealthy...

A nutritionist from University of Maryland Medical System regularly provides a post to the Picture of Health blog. The latest post is from dietetic intern Danielle Felber. We all have that friend who can eat whatever she wants without gaining a pound. Meanwhile, you heroically nibble on your salad...